Sending a 3,106 carat diamond by Parcel Post!
The Cullinan Diamond is the largest rough diamond ever found – at 3,106.75 carats. It was found in South Africa in 1905 and had to be transported from South Africa...
13 Fascinating Facts About Bees
Sure, you know that bees pollinate our crops and give us honey. But there’s so much more to these buzzing insects than that. 1. THEIR STING HAS SOME BENEFITS A...
Germany court orders measles sceptic to pay 100,000 euros
The court case comes after Germany suffered its worst measles outbreak in years A German biologist who offered €100,000 (£71,350; $106,300) to anyone who could prove that measles is a...
Solving a 50-Year-Old Moon Mystery
NASA Backs Amateur Stargazer’s Claim Of Spotting Asteroid Crash Back in the 12th century, monks in England claimed they saw a spectacular eruption of fire and hot coals on the...
15 Facts About’The Silence of the Lambs’ You Didn’t Know
In 1991, one of the most iconic (and terrifying) horror movies of all time was released: The Silence of the Lambs, based on Thomas Harris‘ novel of the same name....
Arizona Man Trades $160K Diamond for $20 Weed, Cops Say
An Arizona man could have gotten himself one of the fanciest cars on the road and had money left over with what a diamond he allegedly stole was worth, but...
Netherlands Close Eight Prisons Due To Lack Of Criminals
As prison populations surge in the UK, with overcrowded cells and repeat offenders, the opposite is happening in the Netherlands. The country is actually to close eight prisons because of...
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As most of us are aware, America’s predominant involvement in World War II occurred outside of its borders. While American troops were sent to the front lines of battle torn...
Eight weeks to a better brain
Meditation study shows changes associated with awareness, stress. Participating in an eight-week mindfulness meditation program appears to make measurable changes in brain regions associated with memory, sense of self, empathy,...
Are You a Bird Brain? You May Wish You Were!
On those days when you start to feel that your coursework is taxing your brain, take a moment to think about Alex, an African grey parrot, who was the subject...